Remembrance - by Mary Monroe

In this moving, unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author
Mary Monroe, a successful, happily married mother suddenly finds herself
feeling far from joyful. But Christmas brings an unexpected chance to
rediscover herself, and what happiness really means . . .
For Beatrice Powell, the holidays are usually an extra-special time to celebrate.
Between her twenty-year-plus marriage, gorgeous Berkeley, California, home, and
three wonderful adult children, she has everything she could desire. But change-of-life
doubts are making Beatrice a stranger to herself and her bewildered family. She only
finds peace volunteering at the local soup kitchen, especially helping out homeless
Charles Davenport. And his sensitivity and honesty soon comfort her in ways she never
imagined . . .
Charles thought he had it all—until a devastating betrayal and the shattering loss of his
family drove him to living on the streets. Beatrice is the first person who’s truly cared
about him in a long time. And little by little, he’s finding reasons to care about
rebuilding his life—and risking a sudden, courageous choice . . .
Drawn to Charles and the temptation of a second chance, Beatrice is faced with the
hardest of decisions. But his insight, secrets—and the reminder of a profound past
encounter—will give her unexpected inspiration, gratitude, and the strength she needs
to find her way—perhaps in time for Christmas.